Nothing special, just an ordinary guy.  

I'm sure neither party would like to have me in this deal but the contract-holder doesn't have a buyer and I don't want to end up just introducing them and getting cut out or having either side complain about my fee as closing approaches, which wont be out of the ordinary but will be something to complain about as there are extra people in the sale. 

This would be taxed as ordinary income. 

., what would normally be used to offset against future passive income which is taxed at 20% can now be used to offset against ordinary income, which is potentially taxed at a much higher rate. 

I had a contractor who pour my drive way several years ago come in and do a new project for me, a new garage floor with patio, a sidewalk up to the house and drive way.

If not, you have to allow it on the roof.Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule"The rule applies to individuals who place antennas that meet size limitations on property that they own or rent and that is within their exclusive use or control, including condominium owners and cooperative owners, and tenants who have an area where they have exclusive use, such as a balcony or patio, in which to install the antenna.

Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, you cannot restrict a tenant from installing a satellite dish on the unit, as long as its under 1 meter in diameter and it is installed in an area where the tenant has exclusive use (patio or balcony, or a roof if a SFH).  

Example: - Example: $50K gain after transaction expenses are paid ($25K Recapture and $25K capital gain) - Disposed Property: Net sold value of $300K (after transaction expenses)- Originally Purchased for $275K- Depreciated book value of $250K - Acquired Property: Purchase price of $200K - What would the estimated tax liability be on this transaction assuming an ordinary income tax rate of 25% and capital gains tax rate of 15% if using a 1031 Exchange?

Accounts I work with personally tend to say anything that is "necessary," and "ordinary," in the course of business can be characterized as a deduction.

They are not depending on some ordinary residential agent to get that stuff done.Secondly, you're probably not at the 60-100 offer level.